Question

The Ganga Action Plan was launched in the year 1985. What is the main aim of the Ganga Action Plan?

• A. To reduce the pollution levels in the river
• B. To increase the utilisation of river water
• C. To reduce the natural vegetation along the river
• D. To increase industrialisation along the river banks.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

To reduce the pollution levels in the river

The main aim of the Ganga Action Plan is to reduce the pollution levels in the river Ganga. The main objective of Ganga Action Plan are (i)To improve the water quality by Interception, Diversion and treatment of domestic sewage and (ii) Present toxic and industrial chemical wastes from identified grossly polluting units entering in to the river.